Health fair set

The alumni members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at Texas Tech, in conjunction with 100 Black Women of Lubbock, will hold a community health fair Saturday.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phea Branch of the Lubbock Boys and Girls Club, 1824 E. 24th St.

Representatives from Covenant Health System, University Medical Center, the Lubbock Health Department, the Texas Tech Wellness Center, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Children's Health Insurance Program of the South Plains and others will provide free health screenings to the public.

Screenings will include breast examinations, cholesterol/glucose testing (participants must fast at least eight hours prior to testing), and blood pressure checks. United Blood Services will conduct a blood drive on the premises.

Refreshments will be provided, and door prizes will be given. Voter registration also will be available on site.